Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Trail Segment Designation
Summary
SCH Number
2024040111
Public Agency
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Document Title
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Trail Segment Designation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/3/2024
Document Description
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) proposes to designate a 0.5-mile legacy road as a multi-use public trail in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve that would allow access for hikers, bikers, and equestrians, consistent with uses allowed on existing connecting trails. The legacy road was formerly a driveway to a private residence and barn, both of which have since been demolished. The former approximately 0.5-mile legacy road begins where it intersects with the existing Bay Area Ridge Trail (Ridge Trail) and provides a 360-degree vista from the hilltop at its terminus. The implementation of this conversion would include new trail signs and assigning an official trail name (“Fog Drift Vista”). The site would not pose a safety risk to the public as all former structures have been removed. No vehicle parking is proposed as part of the Project.
Contact Information
Name
Jared Hart
Agency Name
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area, Unincorporated
Parcel #
078-210-100
Other Location Info
The project area is a 0.5-mile existing road located in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve in unincorporated San Mateo County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The former driveway is an existing facility, requiring new trail signs as a limited alternation to safely open the trail segment for public use. Designating the legacy road as a multi-use trail would result in a less intensive use than the former vehicular use as a driveway.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project includes new trail signs. Installation of trail signs would not involve removal of vegetation or trees.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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